While swimming freestyle, I felt difficult to breath. can any one tell me the technique on how to breath?

Question

I tried to breath every 3 strokes. But I felt the difficulty.

Answer 1

my old swim instructor would tell me every two strokes. maybe that's the problem.

Answer 2

There is an excellent article on freestyle swimming and breathing here:

http://swimming.about.com/od/freeandback...

Answer 3

I have been on the swim team for a long time and im 3rd in the state at breast stroke, but i still know about freestyle. i usually dont think about how many strokes i take before a breathe. i think if u just do whatever feels comfortable you will have 1 less thing to think about so you go faster. When i first hit the water I'll usually take 4 or 5 strokes before i take a breathe cuz im so pumped up.